The antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties of okra plant, and rich vitamin C content, curtail the development of asthma symptoms and prevent fatal attacks.

4. PREVENTS ANEMIA

5. LOWERS CHOLESTEROL

Okra not only promotes good digestive health, but also good cholesterol levels due to its high fiber content. Soluble fiber can be dissolved in water, which means that it breaks down in the digestive tract.

This plant also helps to lower cholesterol by replacing all the foods you eat with high fat and cholesterol levels — okra contains no cholesterol and very little fat.

6. SKIN HEALTH

Vitamin A antioxidants are also able to protect skin health, by promoting quicker healing, reducing the appearance of scars and acne, and eliminating wrinkles. This is because the antioxidants are able to neutralize the free radicals which may have damaged those skin cells.

COOKING AND PREPARING OKRA

Chopped, or sliced, the pods can be stewed or fried under low heat oil in order to soften their mucilaginous texture. They then, can be mixed with other vegetables, rice, or meat.

Avoid over-cooking or they become slimy.

Some hybrid varieties of this plant may have subjected to insecticide/pesticide sprays. Therefore, wash the pods thoroughly in the cold water in order to remove dirt, soil and any residual insecticides.